Statement on NB Municipal Election Results: NBMC Celebrates Greater Diversity Across Municipalities
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) extends its congratulations to all newly- and re-elected municipal councilors and mayors across the province, and to all the candidates who demonstrated courage, determination and passion for their communities. We are especially delighted to see new, historic election results across the province, including the election of the following: The […]
NBMC’s Response to Rental Review Report
Fredericton, NB 一 The Government of New Brunswick (GNB) released their final report on the New Brunswick rental landscape on May 7th,. The report presented the results of a 90-Day rental review, throughout which the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) and its member agencies actively participated. In its involvement, NBMC called for a stronger strategy […]
NB Multicultural Council receives funding to address employment barriers
PDF April 13, 2021 · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Diversity is at the heart of our national identity. The Government of Canada celebrates the invaluable contributions that Canadians of all backgrounds make to our country, and is working hard to remove barriers that many newcomers still face when entering the […]
NBMC’s Response to Announcement of Commissioner on Systemic Racism
Fredericton, NB 一 On Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) announced their intention to appoint a Commissioner to address systemic racism in New Brunswick. The commissioner will engage all stakeholders to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of systemic racism in the province and develop a final report by […]
Launch of immigration projections for K-12 student enrolments in New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is announcing the launch of a report, prepared in partnership with Jupia Consultants, to forecast the increase in the K-12 student population from the expected significant boost in the immigration population. Estimating the Impact of Future Immigration in New Brunswick on K-12 Student Enrolment draws scenarios […]
Survey Uncovers Experiences of Racism in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) conducted a survey to understand the experiences and perceptions of racism in New Brunswick. The survey, circulated in November 2020, garnered tremendous public engagement with a total of 930 responses. The data has revealed that 95% of respondents believe that there is racism within New Brunswick, of which 83.6% […]
15 Virtual Events Planned Across NB to Discuss Future of Population and Workforce
This week the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is launching its second New Conversations Tour in 15 communities across the province, bringing together municipalities, community leaders, settlement agencies, and key employer. Economists David Campbell and Richard Saillant will lead virtual discussions to engage communities in a dialogue about the future of their population and workforce, […]
2020 Immigration Targets Stay Steady despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Final quarter data from the province show that immigration nomination rates throughout 2020 have remained on par with previous years, in spite of the challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic. In 2020, the Province issued 2,020 nominations through its immigration programs compared to 2,022 in the previous year. It also exceeded its nominations target for […]
Leadership Changes at NB Multicultural Council
After more than 6 years, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is announcing the departure of its Executive Director, Alex LeBlanc. Effective January 11th, Alex LeBlanc assumed the role of President and CEO of the New Brunswick Business Council (NBBC) and Ginette Gautreau assumed the role of interim Executive Director at NBMC. “I would like […]
Champions for Cultural Diversity 2020
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) awarded prizes to a dozen Champions for Cultural Diversity. This award ceremony aims to recognize individuals and employers who are actively working towards increasing diversity and inclusion in New Brunswick workplaces and communities. These awards not only recognize how the recipients act, but also how they stand out as […]
Survey Uncovers Impact of COVID-19 on Recent Immigrants
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) has begun analyzing data from its fall 2020 survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on recent immigrants in New Brunswick. The preliminary data shows that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health and financial situation of the newcomer population. Fourteen percent of respondents reported permanent […]
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council Calls to Amend the Municipal Elections Act to Allow Permanent Residents to Vote
The amendment proposed by Minister Allain to the Municipal Elections Act, on December 8th, 2020, reinvigorated an online discussion, involving many community leaders in the province, and a call to propose a further amendment to this legislation to provide permanent residents of Canada the opportunity to vote in municipal elections. A significant number of New […]
Christmas tree sales in support of newcomer family emergency relief funds
Starting Saturday December 5th, immigrant serving agencies in the Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton areas will be selling Christmas trees, as part of their community donation campaigns supporting newcomer families. The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) received an unexpected call last week, with an offer of 3200 live Christmas trees from IKEA Canada that needed […]
NBMC Launches Survey on Systemic Racism in New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) has launched a survey to understand the experiences and perceptions of racism within New Brunswick. The survey comprises 28 questions aiming to solicit both qualitative and quantitative data on the current state of racism in New Brunswick. The survey explores the topic of systemic racism in […]
New Minister sees Immigration as Critical to Economic Recovery
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council met this week with the province’s new Minister Responsible for Immigration, Arlene Dunn, as well as Minister of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour, Trevor Holder, to discuss key priorities related to immigration. The discussion was about how immigration will play a key role in New Brunswick’s economic recovery and post-pandemic […]
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Imagine NB Delegates
33 outstanding participants for the 2020-2021 Imagine NB delegation have been selected! We have high hopes for all our new delegates and through the program they will be able to expand their leadership potential at school and in their communities. Join us in celebrating all who were selected: Saint John Ruhamma Zaheeb – Harbour View […]
New Immigration Minister Illustrates Provincial Priorities
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council and its member organizations working in the immigration and settlement sector across the province are pleased to finally see the historic appointment of a newly designated Minister Responsible for Immigration. As a longstanding priority for the sector, Premier Higgs has demonstrated the need to prioritize this file as a means […]
NBMC Urges Political Parties to Keep Immigration at the Heart of NB’s Economic Recovery
As aspiring candidates work hard to win support in their ridings ahead of Monday’s provincial election, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) urges all political parties to agree on one priority for the province: population growth and retention must be top of the list in NB’s recovery plans. “We are still facing the same demographic […]
